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The European Pathway Association (E-P-A) (ivzw)

Welcome to the new website of the European Pathway Association (E-P-A).

This association is an international not for profit organisation of Clinical Pathway/ Care Pathway Networks, User Groups, Academic Institutions, Supporting Organisations and individuals who want to support the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical / care pathways.

If you want up-to-date information on this healthcare management concept, please join our association for free.

If you want more information on this association or on the concept and methodology of care pathways, please contact our board members or our contact person(s) in your country.

Best Regards,

Massimiliano Panella
President E-P-A

The European Pathway Association defines a clinical/care pathway as:

Care pathways are a methodology for the mutual decision making and organization of care for a well-defined group of patients during a well-defined period.
Defining characteristics of care pathways includes:
An explicit statement of the goals and key elements of care based on evidence, best practice, and patient expectations;
The facilitation of the communication, coordination of roles, and sequencing the activities of the multidisciplinary care team, patients and their relatives;
The documentation, monitoring, and evaluation of variances and outcomes; and
The identification of the appropriate resources.
The aim of a care pathway is to enhance the quality of care by improving patient outcomes, promoting patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction, and optimizing the use of resources.
European Pathway Association, Slovenia Board Meeting, Dec 2005